Manager, Regional Product Management

SCHURTER Group is a Swiss technology company specializing in electronic components and end-to-end electronics solutions. The Manager, Regional Product Management will lead the strategic growth, market success, and financial performance of the company’s electronic components portfolio in North America, including product strategy execution, pricing, launches, market intelligence, and go-to-market initiatives. The role also leads Regional Product Managers and collaborates with sales, engineering, operations, and distribution teams.

Responsibilities:

• Regional Strategy Execution: Execute the global product strategy and roadmaps within North America. Align regional activities with global objectives to expand market share and drive revenue growth
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to Regional Product Manager team
• Pricing and Profitability: Manage regional product line profitability. Define and implement pricing strategies that balance competitive positioning with corporate goals
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead regional launch activities for new products. Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure technical readiness and commercial success from concept to launch
• Market Intelligence: Analyze regional competitors, technology shifts, and market trends. Identify new business opportunities and provide the GPM with data-driven insights to shape the future product roadmap
• Technical Voice of Customer: Act as the primary technical expert for the assigned portfolio. Engage directly with customers to capture technical requirements and ensure products meet local application needs
• Sales and Channel Support: Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Distribution teams to execute Go-To-Market strategies. Develop and deliver technical training programs for internal Sales teams, Manufacturers' Representatives, and Distributors. Ensure all sales channels are proficient in product positioning, technical specifications, and competitive advantages to drive territory growth and win new business
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead through influence in a matrix organization. Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on cost-reduction initiatives and supply chain priorities to maintain a competitive portfolio
• Forecasting and Performance: Monitor regional order intake and product health. Provide regular reports on KPIs and market feedback to internal stakeholders and global leadership

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7–10 years in the electromechanical or electronic components industry, with at least 5 years in product management or product marketing
• Deep expertise in the electronic components industry circuit protection market, including IEC fuse international standards, regional applications, and the North American competitive landscape
• Proven ability to manage product line P&L, including pricing authority and a strong understanding of industrial channel practices
• Skilled at assessing market segments, evaluating product gaps, and shaping business cases for new developments
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers, sales teams, and global partners
• Demonstrated ability of building and leading a high-performing team to meet strategic objectives to manage priorities independently and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical), Business Administration, or a related technical field
• Proficient in SAP CRM software, PBI and Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis and sales tracking